Art Blog #129

Women in Art by Women of Art - Gemma Compton

Gemma Compton is a contemporary artist living and working from Bristol in the UK.

She has a First-Class (Hons) degree in fashion design achieved at U.W.E in 2008.

She has exhibited her modern memento mori works internationally, from the gallery wall to fashion apparel and large scale murals.

Gemma writes:

'My work always seems to fluctuate between subjects of life and death. I was a passenger in a serious RTA when I was 18. I sustained multiple injuries including breaking my spine and life went on hold for almost a year while I was in recovery. Art and creating became a huge focus for me to deal with what had happened and move forward. Now, over 20 years on I am left with scars and chronic pain but art has become the cornerstone of my life.

Paul writes;

'Gemma is a standout contemporary artist whose dreamy works fuse nature and symbolism through a bold blend of pop, street, and surreal art. Rich in layers and meaning, her pieces often reveal nearly hidden figures, themes, and narratives that unfold slowly—exploring everything from life and death to the spaces in between—across large-scale murals, oil paintings, and sculptural forms. Gemma also collaborates with the renowned CopyRight, whose work is proudly featured in the gallery.'

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